FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The North Harbour Small Business Loans
Let me know what you think of the North Harbour Small Business Loans
North Harbour unsecured loans offers amounts between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
How is how is the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional company loan?
The application to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone. You’ll get a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional business loans are based on an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know in advance the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily repayment figure.
What could the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company purpose including managing cash flows, company improvements, advertising to purchase inventory, new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
About Larger North Harbour Business Loans
What is the Larger North Harbour Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a fixed-term up to 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How is the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, which is calculated at 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size, your company needs to have been operating for at least three years and have an annual turnover of at least $700,000. Your company must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old as well as own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at minimum 12 months of business.
What can I use the funding for?
A larger company loan can be used to fund almost all company purpose including business improvements, purchasing equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available for personal use.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is needed for accessing funds over $150,000. This is by way of charge against assets, and could include the registration of this on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay back a loan that is general in nature, rather than stipulating security over a particular asset. The person who signs the ensure is personally responsible if the business borrower is unable to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been that are registered for personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest that is registered.
Caveats are legal form of document to offer the public notice of a legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re seeking a Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000 we can offer a preliminary pre-approval to help ease the process. It is possible to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on a preliminary assessment which includes answering a couple of financial well-being questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of credit. Unconditional approval is subject to an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer you are offered could be subject to different terms.
The application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You may apply for an company loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months’ worth of transactions (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trade (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and easy. Complete the online form within a few minutes and a dedicated company credit specialist will be in touch to guide you through the process.
For a loan of up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) along with a valid NZBN/IRD and at least 6 months’ worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K – $250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details for application including credit consent, 12 months of bank records, IRD statements, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials for the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
How quickly will I receive an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically offer an answer within an hour if you make your application during standard company times and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer the decision in just one business day.
For the Larger Business Loan ($100K and up) we may be able to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within six hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Some transactions have received approval in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal company hours. You can also let us use the modern bank verification to check your bank’s information online. If you upload duplicates of your banking accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the money?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) we can often provide an answer in just one hour, provided you submit your request at normal business timings and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank details online. If you want to submit copies of your bank statements, we are able to offer a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, it could be faster based on the particular circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval within the space of 24 hours.
The fastest way can be ensure you apply during normal business hours, and allow us to use the modern bank verification link to confirm your bank details online. If you opt to upload documents from your account statements, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a particular amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being for your company as well as the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances the business.
When you make an application for a certain amount, we look at a range of elements to assess the health that is your business and the level of the repayments your company can support. The amount you receive from your loan will be determined by the specifics the company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for the company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment the business and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and interest rates. The business loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount to be paid, including any charges or interest.
What determines the amount I pay?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be of money borrowed, the company assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the company operates in, the long the company is in operation as well as what percentage of the business has sufficient cash flow to cover the loan, as well as the general well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the costs?
There are no hidden fees with our business loans. You’ll be aware of the amount you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and there are no additional charges (as as long as you pay your payments on time).
We do not charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no cost upfront or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this cost if you take out the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of the loan early at any time.
If you do decide to take this route, please call our helpful company loan specialists. We will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal balance and accrued interest to the date of early payout and 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
What are the repayment methods?
In order to help you avoid missing due dates and also to be in line your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. They are automatically deducted from your designated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be protected?
The security of your personal information, as well as making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of paramount importance and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption techniques to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our dedication to security for our customers and security. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online so we can offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when an company owner uses an asset they own to make a loan. The asset can be either a personal asset like the family home or it could be a company property like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of lenders, including the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re having trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is an opportunity to secure new funding making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security for an business loan?
For loans up to $150K no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds However, we require a personal guarantee. need a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) the security of assets will never be needed. For loans over $150K generally, there is the option of a personal ensure and security that is in the form a charge over assets.